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Downs Road, South Wonston, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21

South East

£650,000

Listed on 02/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Area
2242 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

Offered with no onward chain, this detached three-bedroom house sits well back from Downs Road on a generous plot. The accommodation is substantial, with scope for modernisation and possible reconfiguration, subject to the relevant planning permissions and building regulations. The large garden provides considerable outdoor space, while the house's position within the plot offers separation from the road. Buyers should note that refurbishment is required throughout. South Wonston has local shops, a primary school and community facilities, with Winchester, its mainline rail services and wider amenities nearby. The village also has access to the A34 and M3.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

79out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £650,000, this substantial 2,242 sq ft detached house is priced at £290 per sq ft, around 35.5% below the local average—an attractive entry point for a buyer looking to create value. The generous living and dining spaces, sizeable plot and large established garden give the project a strong canvas, while the dated kitchen, older finishes and worn flooring offer clear scope for modernisation and redecoration. The estimated renovation range is £45,000–£75,000; the score’s midpoint comparison suggests a strong margin against the local average, though that is not a forecast of the renovated value.

Key opportunities

  • Modernise the dated kitchen and utility fittings as part of a broader refresh.
  • Use the generous living and dining spaces as the foundation for a tailored family home, with reconfiguration explored subject to feasibility and approvals.
  • Improve the established garden through considered planting and layout work while retaining its mature character.

Key risks

  • The main roof is not shown clearly enough in the photographs for a full assessment.

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Downs Road, South Wonston, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£2,456
Based on a loan of £487,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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